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ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Sign Kyiv, Ukraine Native
The Norfolk Admirals have made their second signing of the offseason and welcome Pavel Padakin for the 2024-25 season. Padakin will be a big veteran presence to the Admirals as he is heading into his 10th season of professional hockey. “I’m very proud to sign a contract with Norfolk Admirals,” Padakin said. “I. want to […]
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The Curious Case of Artem Duda: Utah’s Latest Contract
Canadian University Hockey isn’t the most direct path to the NHL. But when you’re already drafted and get the opportunity to chase a championship with your friend, you might as well give it a shot.
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AHL: Henderson Silver Knight Sheldon Rempal Signs with KHL
Sheldon Rempal has signed with the HC Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the KHL. The KHL is the Kontinental Hockey League. It comprises 23 member clubs based in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and China. The HC Salavat Yulaev Ufa finished second in their division this season and fifth overall. Rempal’s signing was a rumor that started in […]
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Former Detroit Red Wing Announced to 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame Class
Two former Detroit Red Wings have been announced as inductees to the Hockey Hall of Fame with the 2024 class.
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Matvei Michkov Joining the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2024-25 Season
With the draft just four days away and the thought that Matvei Michkov wouldn’t make it to the NHL for a few more years. It was announced this morning by Hockey News Hub and the Fourth Period’s Anthony DiMarco that Michkov would be leaving the SKA and making his way to the United States. Michkov […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Anton Silayev
The Scouting Report Anton Silayev, a skilled left-handed defenseman hailing from Sarov, Russia, commands attention with his impressive stature, standing tall at 6 feet 7 inches and weighing 207 pounds. Initially a relatively obscure player, he has swiftly risen to prominence on the global and North American hockey stage, earning himself recognition as a top […]
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ECHL: Maine Mariners’ Defenseman Signs with KHL Team
Following their game seven loss to the Adirondack Thunder in the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs, the first Maine Mariners roster move is Fedor Gordeev signing in the KHL for next season. Gordeev played with the Mariners for 63 games in the 2022-2023 season, where he had 12 goals and 21 assists for […]
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Hurricanes Sign Gleb Trikozov to Rookie Contract
On Apr. 6, the Carolina Hurricanes released surprising news surrounding signing prospects – the organization officially signed forward Gleb Trikozov to a three-year-entry-level deal for the 2024-2025 season.
Trikozov is coming to Carolina from the VHL, where he was known for his physicality and high-scoring ability.
When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?
When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.
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Who is Marat Khusnutdinov?
The name Marat Khusnutdinov has been bandied about the Minnesota Wild space over the past week, and it is a very good thing. His season with HC Sochi in Russia finished this past weekend, and because his team didn’t make the KHL playoffs, he is ready to come over to Minnesota. The only problem is […]
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